Best Substitutes for Evaporated Milk
Regular milk simmered down, or a milk-and-cream blend, both approximate evaporated milk.
Best overall swap
Whole milk (reduced)
Simmer 2 1/4 cups milk down to 1 cupGently simmer, stirring often, until reduced by more than half.
All Substitutes for Evaporated Milk
Whole milk (reduced)
Simmer 2 1/4 cups milk down to 1 cupGently simmer, stirring often, until reduced by more than half.
Half-and-half
1:1Similar richness without needing to reduce anything.
Milk + heavy cream
2/3 cup milk + 1/3 cup heavy creamQuick blend that mimics evaporated milk’s fat content.